Receipts, owners manuals, paperwork, warranties, bar codes and instructions are easy to keep organized if you take the time to create a home for them right away. When you need to reference them, they are right in their home.

You can also scan your receipts and keep electronic files. With most owners manuals online, you can keep clutter at bay with electronic record keeping. Just make sure you do your computer backups. Don't forget any thumb drives or other media.